Mike Weightman
Mike Weightman is responsible for securing the nuclear safety and security of the civilian nuclear industry (nuclear power reactors, nuclear chemical sites, such as Sellafield and nuclear research sites), and the safety of the defence nuclear industry (refuelling of nuclear submarines and Atomic Weapons Establishments at Aldermaston, Burghfield etc). He acts on behalf of UK Government at a variety of forums.
He chairs various international nuclear safety committees on behalf of OECD and EC, and is a member of a group of leading nuclear safety experts who advise the Director General of the IAEA on worldwide nuclear safety.
From May 2002 Mike also chaired the Investigation Board that oversaw the investigation into the Potters Bar rail tragedy.
Before 1988 Mike worked in the nuclear industry for 13 years fulfilling a number of management roles involved in research, operations and engineering projects. He also acted as a consultant for a major engineering consultancy and for the American Institute of Chemical Engineers.
In a personal capacity Mike is a member of the IAEA International Nuclear Safety Advisory Group.
He is a Chartered Engineer and a Chartered Physicist.
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